Sooke Teen Assault RCMP Arrests Seven Youths After Social Media Video
- Cindy Peterson
- Sep 14
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 21
Sooke Teen Assault RCMP Arrests Seven Youths
The Sooke RCMP confirmed that seven teenagers were arrested following the July 2, 2025 assault near the 6600 block of Goodmere Road.
The Sooke teen assault RCMP arrests came after investigators determined the incident involved a group of youths attacking another youth, with the assault later recorded and shared on social media.
On July 3, the victim’s family contacted police to report the attack. Evidence gathered during the investigation led officers to identify the seven suspects, and warrants for their arrests were issued.
All of the teens have since been taken into custody and are facing criminal charges.
Timeline of the Sooke Assault
Investigators said they were contacted by the victim’s family on July 3.
Evidence gathered in the case led police to identify seven youths as participants in the assault. Warrants were obtained, and all seven suspects have since been arrested.
Staff Sergeant Greg Willcocks, the detachment commander for Sooke RCMP, acknowledged concerns in the community after one of the arrests took place near school grounds.
“We are taking the allegations of this assault very seriously,” he said in a statement.
Youth Criminal Justice Act
Because all of the suspects are under 18, their identities are protected under the federal Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA). The legislation prohibits the release of names or other details that could identify youth accused of crimes.
As a result, police did not provide further information about the seven arrested teens, including their ages or the specific charges they may face.
Public Information
Sooke RCMP is asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the detachment at 250-642-5241.
Corporal Alex Bérubé, District Advisory NCO for BC RCMP Island District, is the media contact for the case. He can be reached at 250-380-6110 or by email at alex.berube@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
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